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Hallway health care persists at Kelowna General Hospital as hospital floors sit emptyConcerns about so-called 'hallway health care' have been expressed for years, but the issue was reignited Tuesday during question period in the legislature.CanadaApr 15
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‘It’ll save my life’: West Kelowna man desperate for brain surgery“It’ll save my life… it’ll change everything. Over the last six months, the last year, my doctors have sent letters to the neurosurgeon and haven’t heard a thing,” he said.CanadaMar 25
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Emergency care improvements coming to Kelowna hospital thanks to fundraising campaignThe KGH Foundation is about to launch a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to enhance emergency care in the Interior's largest hospital.CanadaMar 31
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Water advisory issued after West Kelowna water reservoir ‘intentionally damaged’On Thursday, West Kelowna city workers were notified of an alarm at the Tallus Ridge water reservoir and upon inspection, they found what they believed to be intentional damage.CrimeMar 20
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Concerns over capacity at Vernon hospital psych ward after young man’s death“I didn’t think he was safe in that hallway, but I also didn’t see him actually being able to get out because he would have to walk past security,” said Ezra's mother.CanadaMar 9
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Youths responsible for West Kelowna reservoir contamination scare, police sayResidents in the Tallus Ridge and Shannon Woods neighbourhoods went five days without being able to drink their tap water after a security breach at the Tallus reservoir.CanadaMar 25
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B.C. says it has recruited more than 400 U.S. health-care professionals to provinceAs of January, the province says more than 400 U.S.-trained health professionals have accepted job offers in B.C., including in remote and rural regions.HealthMar 17
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Vernon man killed in collision after escaping hospital during mental health crisisCool says there were no beds available in the psychiatric ward and that her son spent six days in a hallway in the emergency department, with only a brief period in a secure area.CanadaFeb 26
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Cost of doing business in Kelowna grows amid social disorderSometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning, a fire broke out behind a furniture store, the flames damaging a cardboard recycling dumpster next to the building.CanadaApr 29
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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette leans on experience in pre-election cabinetAfter winning the CAQ leadership race Fréchette spent just over a week before introducing the senior members of the team she is expected to lead into a fall general election.PoliticsApr 21
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Canada’s wildfire season forecast is ’cause for concern,’ experts warnMuch of Canada enters wildfire season in better shape than worst years in recent memory. A stormy winter has left a fairly deep snowpack lingering across the country.WeatherApr 10
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Tim Hortons recalls thousands of mugs that may burn you if filled with hot liquidAnyone who purchased the recalled mug is asked to immediately stop using it and return the item to a Tim Hortons restaurant location for a full refund.CanadaMar 17
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Mediators working to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire, officials sayThe fighting has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.WorldApr 15
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Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked legal framework from province, auditor general saysThe review was prompted by concerns raised by the public and members of the B.C. legislature about the progress and cost of recovery, the report notes.FireMar 17
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Authorities in Canada warn of fraud as FIFA World Cup approachesAuthorities are warning Canadians and visitors about fraud schemes tied to the FIFA World Cup as the tournament, hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, approaches.CanadaMar 30
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20 best Mother’s Day gifts under $100From a luxe L'Occitane hand cream set and a charming Jenny Bird handbag charm to a sleek baker's kit by Our Place, read on for 20 top Mother's Day gifts.The CuratorApr 15
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Beloved Drumheller T. rex tourist draw has issues but far from extinct: ReportA structural checkup on Tyra the Tyrannosaurus has determined she's retaining water, has breathing issues, a fever and wrinkles — but is otherwise far from extinct.TrendingMar 26
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Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated waterGranisle issued a "do not consume" order in December 2025, and residents have been relying on bottled water distributed with the help of volunteer firefighters since.CanadaMar 4
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Could GLP-1 drugs help your mental health? New study finds a linkSemaglutide, the active ingredient in GLP-1 drugs, was associated with a lower risk of worsening mental health, a study published in Lancet Psychiatry found.HealthMar 20
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends tonight: These are the best last minute deals to shop now!Amazon Canada’s Big Spring Sale is here, bringing deep discounts on must-have items–but not for long. Save on top brands including YETI, De'Longhi, Bioderma and more.The CuratorMar 31